Airport Minority Advisory Council

Airport Minority Advisory Council Creating economic access for minorities/women in the aviation & aerospace industries

What fuels your drive? How do you build momentum, navigate change and keep moving forward when the pace gets challenging...
08/28/2026

What fuels your drive? How do you build momentum, navigate change and keep moving forward when the pace gets challenging? As the AMAC Emerging Leaders Cocktails & Conversations series continues its 2026 theme of “Smarter, Better, Faster, Stronger,” Q3 focuses on becoming FASTER — not by rushing the process, but by moving with intention, building through practice and knowing when to accelerate.

Join us for an engaging conversation featuring:
🎤 Kerry Adams — Director, Business Development, Departure Media Airport Advertising
🎤 Jose Cuevas — Vice President, New York | JFK Terminal 5, Fraport USA
🎤 Victor Harris — Southeast Regional Business Development Director, CMTS LLC
🎤 Carolina Villegas — Director, Business Development, IT Nova Consulting

Grab a cocktail or mocktail and come ready to reflect, share and leave with practical takeaways for turning growth into action, sustaining momentum and moving forward with greater intention and purpose.

👉 Register: https://members.amac-org.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2081239

08/27/2026

🎙️ ICYMI: Ep.23 – AMAC 360: Community Effort – How the Collective Works

At John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), no two terminals are exactly alike — and that uniqueness is part of what makes the airport's transformation so remarkable. In this episode, we explored how the collective efforts of ASUR Airports, Fraport USA, JFK International Air Terminal and Vantage Group have come together to deliver an industry-leading, world-class experience for travelers.

Hear from Joshua Mandel, Vice President, Development - Airports at ASUR Airports and Vice President of Aviation for the AMAC New York/New Jersey Chapter, as he shares insights on collaboration, development and the collective work behind transforming the passenger experience at one of the world's most popular destinations.

▶️ Watch here: https://www.amac-org.com/amac360
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08/27/2026

🎙️ ICYMI: Ep. 57 AMAC Legends & Leapers — July 2026

The future of aviation is built on leaders who can turn vision into action. In this episode, we featured Charles Wall, Assistant Vice President of the Landside Program at the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, for a conversation on leadership, airport development and the work behind creating a seamless experience for travelers.

▶️ Watch here: https://www.amac-org.com/legends-and-leapers
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08/27/2026

🎙️ ICYMI: Ep. 57 AMAC Legends & Leapers — July 2026

What does it take to build a legacy of leadership, innovation and impact? In this episode, we featured Michael Russell, President & CEO of H.J. Russell & Company, for a conversation on leadership, business and the experiences that have shaped his journey in the aviation and construction industries.

▶️ Watch here: https://www.amac-org.com/legends-and-leapers
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08/26/2026

🎙️ ICYMI: Ep. 56 AMAC Legends & Leapers — June 2026

From the basketball court to business and humanitarian work, Norman Nixon, NBA Legend, Businessman & Humanitarian, has built a legacy defined by leadership, resilience and service.

In this episode, Nixon shared insights from a remarkable career and reflected on the lessons that have shaped his approach to leadership, business and giving back. His story reminds us that true impact is measured not only by what you accomplish, but by the lives you influence along the way.

▶️ Watch here: https://www.amac-org.com/legends-and-leapers
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08/26/2026

🎙️ ICYMI: Ep. 56 AMAC Legends & Leapers — June 2026

What does it mean to lead with purpose and create a lasting impact? In Episode 56 of AMAC Legends & Leapers, we featured Ben Crump, Civil Rights Attorney & Chairman of Ben Crump Enterprises, for a powerful conversation on leadership, advocacy, entrepreneurship and the importance of using your platform to create meaningful change.

Crump’s journey offers valuable lessons on perseverance, purpose and building a legacy that extends beyond professional success. Tune in to hear his perspective and be inspired by the impact one leader can make.

▶️ Watch here: https://www.amac-org.com/legends-and-leapers
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08/26/2026

The 2026 AMAC Builds Careers interns are gaining more than work experience — they’re building connections, expanding their professional networks and discovering what’s possible in aviation. From their internship placements at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Fraport USA, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to their experience at the 41st Annual AMAC Airport Business Conference, see how this year’s interns are preparing to take flight in their aviation careers!

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We're proud to announce that Airport Minority Advisory Council - LA Chapter President Martha Valenzuela has been elected...
08/25/2026

We're proud to announce that Airport Minority Advisory Council - LA Chapter President Martha Valenzuela has been elected the inaugural Chair of the newly created AMAC Council of Presidents. Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved leadership opportunity! 👏

As AMAC's Council of Presidents Chair, she will help guide this new council in strengthening collaboration, sharing insights and advancing opportunities across AMAC Chapter leaders. Her leadership and industry experience will be invaluable as the Council establishes its role and builds momentum for the future.

08/25/2026

🎙️ ICYMI: Ep. 55 AMAC Legends & Leapers — May 2026

Strong aviation leaders understand that progress happens through relationships, collaboration and a clear vision for what’s ahead. In this episode, hear from Hersh Parekh, Deputy Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, as he shares his perspective on leadership, public-sector partnerships and navigating the complex relationships that help move the transportation industry forward.

▶️ Watch here: https://www.amac-org.com/legends-and-leapers
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